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General exhibition (Suitable
for all ages)
This
is a category which is considered suitable for all viewers.
The
(G) classification symbol does not necessarily indicate that the film
is one that children will enjoy. Parents should feel confident that
children can watch material in this classification without supervision.
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Parental Guidance (Parental guidance
recommended for persons under 15 years)
The
(PG) classification signals to parents that material in this category
contains depictions or references which could be confusing or
upsetting, to children without adult guidance.
Material
classified (PG) will not be harmful or disturbing to children.
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Mature (Recommended for audiences 15
years and over)
Films
classified (M) contain material that is considered to be potentially
harmful or disturbing to those under 15 years. It is recommended that
any person under this age be accompanied by an adult when seeing this
film.
The
classification is only advisory however, and access to (M) rated films
is legally unrestricted.
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Mature Accompanied (Restrictions apply
to persons under the age of 15*)
Material
classified (MA) deals with issues, or contains depictions, which are
considered likely to be harmful or disturbing to viewers under 15 years
of age.
*The
(MA) category is legally restricted. Children under fifteen will not be
allowed to see (MA) films in the cinema or hire them on video unless in
the company of a parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted (Restricted to adults 18
years and over)
The
(R) category is legally restricted to adults. No person under 18 years
of age will be allowed in to the cinema at all. Cinema staff are
entitled to refuse service to any person unable to prove they are 18 or
older.
Films
with this classification deal with issues, or contains depictions,
which require an adult perspective. The classification is not intended
as a comment on the quality of the material. Some material may be
offensive to some sections of the adult community.
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For
more details and further information regarding film classifications,
visit the Office of Film & Literature Classification
website at: www.oflc.gov.au
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